# Flooding on The No Agenda Show

Flooding comes up in 90 chapters across 78 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 90
- **Episodes:** 78
- **Discussed:** January 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Floods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/floods.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Global Warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [Weather Modification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-modification.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 90

### Super El Niño Forecast and California Flooding Risks

- **Episode:** [1914: Thrust Package](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-22
- **Time:** 1:37:02–1:42:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package/chapter/super-el-nino-forecast-and-california-flooding-risks.md

Meteorologists at the Weather Channel are warning of a "Super El Niño," the warmest in recorded history, which could bring brutal winter storms and massive flooding to the West Coast and Southern U.S. The intensity of the event is being linked to global warming patterns. Dana Brunetti discusses his preparations for the storm at his ranch, including water management for his lake and pond.

Keywords: [el niño](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-nino.md), [weather channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-channel.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md)

### Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica Devastation, Relief Efforts

- **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-30
- **Time:** 2:41:20–2:44:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/hurricane-melissa-jamaica-devastation-relief-efforts.md

Hurricane Melissa struck the Caribbean as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread devastation in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. In Jamaica, the storm knocked out power for 600,000 residents and destroyed numerous homes. Boots-on-the-ground reports describe the situation as dire, with many residents losing everything to flooding.

Keywords: hurricane melissa, [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [bahamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahamas.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md)

### Executive Producer Donations, New Knights and Baronets

- **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Time:** 2:11:31–2:16:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/executive-producer-donations-new-knights-and-baronets.md

The donation segment begins with a matching offer from Sir Scovey and the knighting of Sir Sharkey. Several high-value donors are recognized with titles like Secretary General and Baronet. During the reads, a flood advisory is issued for Gillespie County, prompting a brief safety warning for local listeners. The segment reinforces the show's peerage system and community engagement.

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### FEMA Flood Map Inaccuracy, Camp Mystic, Climate Change Mandate

- **Episode:** [1781: Cluster 1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-13
- **Time:** 2:40:24–2:47:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1/chapter/fema-flood-map-inaccuracy-camp-mystic-climate-change-mandate.md

An investigation into FEMA flood maps reveals they often fail to account for rainfall and flash flooding, leaving millions of Americans unaware of their risks. Private companies like First Street show significantly higher risks than federal maps. Critics argue that special interests and a lack of Congressional funding prevent FEMA from updating maps to reflect current climate realities.

Keywords: [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), camp mystic, flood maps, [hurricane helene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-helene.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md)

### Trump Visit to Kerrville, Texas Flood Relief, Search for Missing

- **Episode:** [1781: Cluster 1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-13
- **Time:** 2:47:13–2:50:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1/chapter/trump-visit-to-kerrville-texas-flood-relief-search-for-missing.md

President Trump and Melania Trump visited Kerrville, Texas, to survey flood damage and brief local officials. Trump praised the response of first responders and volunteers, including a Coast Guard crew that rescued 169 children at Camp Mystic. Despite the devastation and 160 people still missing, Trump dismissed questions about the adequacy of federal warnings.

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### Texas Flood Devastation and Media Narrative Criticism

- **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-10
- **Time:** 2:21–6:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/texas-flood-devastation-and-media-narrative-criticism.md

Severe flooding in Texas, specifically near Kerrville and Georgetown, has resulted in debris piles 25 feet high and a reported 119 deaths. Criticism is directed at mainstream media outlets like NPR and CNN for using "cliché" imagery and framing the event through a climate change narrative. Local reports indicate a desperate need for heavy equipment and manual labor to assist in recovery efforts.

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### Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker Under Fire for Deployment Delays

- **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-10
- **Time:** 11:40–14:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/austin-fire-chief-joel-baker-under-fire-for-deployment-delays.md

Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker faces allegations from the firefighters union for withholding trained rescue crews during deadly floods. Union representatives claim Baker ignored requests for deployment on July 2nd and 3rd, potentially resulting in preventable loss of life. Baker defended his decision as a necessary balance to maintain resources within the city of Austin.

Keywords: joel baker, austin fire department, firefighters union, swift water rescue, texas floods

### Rainmaker Cloud Seeding and Texas Flooding Conspiracy Theories

- **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-10
- **Time:** 14:24–18:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/rainmaker-cloud-seeding-and-texas-flooding-conspiracy-theories.md

The CEO of Rainmaker, a cloud seeding company, addressed claims that his operations contributed to the catastrophic Texas floods. During an interview, he clarified that cloud seeding produces approximately 10 million gallons of rain, whereas the tropical storm in question dumped four trillion gallons. The discussion highlights the public confusion between commercial cloud seeding and large-scale geoengineering.

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### Guadalupe River Flood History and Public Safety

- **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-06
- **Time:** 8:34–17:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/guadalupe-river-flood-history-and-public-safety.md

The Guadalupe River region, known as Flash Flood Alley, has a documented history of devastating floods dating back to 1838. Historical data highlights major events in 1932, 1978, and 1987, the latter of which killed ten teenagers from a Baptist church camp. Despite modern access to real-time weather data and historical precedents, public awareness of flood plain risks remains low, leading to preventable tragedies during heavy rain events.

Keywords: guadalupe river, flash flood alley, dolph briscoe, 1987 flood, kerr county

### NPR Report on Kerrville Flood Casualties

- **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-06
- **Time:** 23:19–26:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/npr-report-on-kerrville-flood-casualties.md

An NPR news report by Sergio Martinez Beltran details the aftermath of the Friday flash floods in Kerrville, Texas. The report confirms a rising death toll and the destruction of Camp Mystic, where search and rescue efforts continued for missing children. The segment notes the community's resilience and the tendency for Americans to organize local aid independently of government intervention.

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### Valencia Floods, Historical Precedent

- **Episode:** [1708: Gaytheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-31
- **Time:** 2:53:14–2:54:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist/chapter/valencia-floods-historical-precedent.md

Recent catastrophic flooding in Valencia, Spain, has been attributed by some scientists to human-induced climate change. However, historical records indicate that the region has experienced at least 75 major floods since the 14th century, including a devastating event in 1957 that killed 81 people. The hosts argue that the current flooding is part of a natural cycle rather than a new phenomenon caused by global warming.

Keywords: [valencia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valencia.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), historical floods

### Duke Energy, Lake Management and North Carolina Flooding

- **Episode:** [1703: New Screw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-13
- **Time:** 2:14:55–2:19:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/duke-energy-lake-management-and-north-carolina-flooding.md

Duke Energy faces criticism for its management of lake levels during Hurricane Helene, with reports suggesting smaller, lower-income communities were flooded while Lake Norman was protected. The utility maintains that the flooding was unpreventable due to historic rainfall and integrated system management.

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### Tennessee Valley Authority, 1916 Asheville Flood History

- **Episode:** [1701: DORK MAGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1701-dork-maga.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-06
- **Time:** 17:50–21:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1701-dork-maga/chapter/tennessee-valley-authority-1916-asheville-flood-history.md

Historical flooding in Asheville is reviewed, comparing current devastation to the record flood of 1916. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) previously proposed a dam project on the French Broad River in 1971 that might have mitigated current flooding, but it was defeated by local opposition. The segment also touches on historical government experiments with silver iodide for hurricane steering and the moisture impact of the 2022 underwater volcano eruption.

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### Hurricane Helene Destruction, Tesla Battery Fires

- **Episode:** [1699: Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-29
- **Time:** 44:02–46:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy/chapter/hurricane-helene-destruction-tesla-battery-fires.md

Reports from Hurricane Helene highlight the danger of electric vehicle batteries catching fire after being submerged in saltwater. A specific incident in Florida involved a Tesla blowing up in a garage and destroying a home. The discussion notes that while wind speeds were lower than predicted in some areas, the storm surge and flooding caused catastrophic damage.

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### Missouri Nuclear Reactor Flooding and Rick Perry Nomination

- **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-04
- **Time:** 6:46–8:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/missouri-nuclear-reactor-flooding-and-rick-perry-nomination.md

Concerns are raised regarding a nuclear reactor in Missouri facing potential flooding and an electrical fire, with comparisons drawn to the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Separately, a prediction is entered into the Red Book regarding Rick Perry's chances for the Republican nomination; while one host believes he has significant financial backing, the other predicts he will fail to secure the nomination.

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### California Floods, Atmospheric Rivers, Climate Change Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1632: King for a Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-10
- **Time:** 1:49:36–1:53:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day/chapter/california-floods-atmospheric-rivers-climate-change-rhetoric.md

Southern California has been hit by record-breaking rainfall from "atmospheric river" storms, resulting in mudslides and fatalities. Media outlets like Democracy Now! and various celebrities have attributed these "once in a hundred year" events to climate change. Critics argue that such weather patterns are cyclical and that the public is being psychologically manipulated to view all extreme weather through the lens of global warming.

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### Santa Rosa Flood Warnings and Go Bag Essentials

- **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-01
- **Time:** 4:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/santa-rosa-flood-warnings-and-go-bag-essentials.md

The hosts discuss emergency preparedness following flood warnings from the Santa Rosa police chief. They debate the contents of a "go bag," highlighting items like Baofeng handheld radios, Elecraft transceivers, blood clotting gauze, and firearms. The conversation touches on the recurring nature of flooding in Guerneville and the skepticism surrounding local emergency alerts.

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### California Coastal Flooding and Dutch Water Management

- **Episode:** [1621: Haley's Comment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-31
- **Time:** 51:38–54:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment/chapter/california-coastal-flooding-and-dutch-water-management.md

Massive 40-foot waves pounded the California coastline, causing significant flooding in Ventura County and Santa Cruz. In contrast, the Netherlands, which sits largely below sea level, utilized its advanced Delta Works infrastructure to manage similar water level concerns without widespread panic.

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### Eurostar Service Disruption and Thames Tunnel Flooding

- **Episode:** [1621: Haley's Comment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-31
- **Time:** 54:57–58:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment/chapter/eurostar-service-disruption-and-thames-tunnel-flooding.md

Eurostar cancelled all train services between London, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam after a rail tunnel under the River Thames flooded. The disruption, caused by Storm Gerrit, left thousands of holiday travelers stranded at St Pancras station due to what officials called unprecedented infrastructure failure.

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### New York City Flash Floods, Infrastructure Failure

- **Episode:** [1595: Bin Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-07
- **Time:** 34:08–40:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police/chapter/new-york-city-flash-floods-infrastructure-failure.md

Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency in New York City following historic rainfall that caused widespread flash flooding and subway disruptions. While officials and scientists attribute the intensity of the storm to the climate crisis, residents point to failing drainage systems and neglected infrastructure. Governor Kathy Hochul also issued emergency declarations for Long Island and the Hudson Valley.

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